Resources

Crisis and Emergency Support

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

San Diego County & North County Support

San Diego Access & Crisis Line
24/7 mental health crisis support and referrals
Phone: 1-888-724-7240

Help accessing housing, food, healthcare, and community services

Child Abuse Hotline (San Diego County)
For reporting suspected child abuse or neglect
Phone: 858-560-2191 or 1-800-344-6000

Aging & Independence Services (AIS)
Support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers
Phone: 1-800-339-4661

Myriad Therapy Blog

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How to Tell a Child About Divorce

Starting the conversation about divorce is one of the hardest steps a parent can take. Learn how to tell your child with honesty, reassurance, and the emotional support they need to feel secure as your family transitions.

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Neurodivergence, ADHD, and Autism

Understanding neurodivergence is about more than just labels; it’s about discovering how your unique brain processes the world. Explore the intersection of ADHD and Autism, and learn how a shift in perspective can lead to profound self-acceptance and healing."

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Life Transitions

Life transitions do more than change our circumstances; they reshape how we see ourselves. Explore how to navigate the disorientation of change and find your footing as you move toward who you are becoming.

Shelf Help

A quick note before you dive in: I’m much more of a listener than a reader. I listen to books constantly—while walking, driving, cooking, and doing life. I’m a total therapy book nerd, and I have a massive library that I’m always learning from and adding to. Luckily, my audiobook-hoarding tendencies don’t take up much physical space (a small win, honestly).

Listening or reading isn’t for everyone, and it’s never a requirement for healing. That said, I do think books can be incredibly supportive companions when you’re on a journey of understanding yourself, your relationships, and your nervous system. There’s a little bit of something for everyone here—some practical, some reflective, some deeply validating.

I also have many books I enjoy but don’t recommend as often, which I may still share from time to time. And I’ll be starting an online book club, with several books I’m eagerly looking forward to beginning together.

Most—if not all—of these books can be found through your local library or Libby, on Amazon or Audible, ordered from a local bookstore, or occasionally even downloaded as a PDF.

Books I Recommend

Understanding Yourself & the Human Experience

Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor E. Frankl

A powerful reflection on meaning, suffering, and resilience. This book explores how humans endure hardship and find purpose even in the most painful circumstances.

The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown

An invitation to let go of perfectionism and cultivate self-compassion, courage, and authenticity. Especially helpful for people who feel driven by shame or self-criticism.

Nervous System, Regulation & Inner Life

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art — James Nestor

Explores how breathing patterns affect physical health, emotional regulation, and stress. Practical, accessible, and often surprising.

Heart Minded — Sarah Blondin

A gentle, reflective book that supports emotional presence, self-connection, and compassion. Often resonates with people who prefer a softer, intuitive approach.

Relationships & Attachment

Hold Me Tight — Sue Johnson

A foundational book on attachment in adult relationships. Helps couples understand emotional cycles, deepen connection, and repair disconnection.

Relationship RX — Stan Tatkin

Grounded in neuroscience and attachment, this audiobook explores how relationships function under stress and how partners can build safety and stability together.

Fierce Intimacy — Terry Real

Challenges traditional relationship myths and encourages honesty, accountability, and deeper emotional intimacy—especially useful for couples stuck in power struggles.

Boundaries, Identity & Family of Origin

Setting Boundaries That Stick — Juliane Taylor Shore

A practical and compassionate guide to understanding boundaries, why they’re hard to maintain, and how to set them without guilt or over-explaining.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson

Helps readers recognize the impact of emotionally immature caregiving and begin developing a stronger, more grounded sense of self.

Neurodivergence & How Minds Work

ADHD 2.0 — Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey

An updated, strengths-based look at ADHD, offering insight into attention, motivation, and nervous system differences across the lifespan.

Differently Wired — Deborah Reber

Written for parents and caregivers, this book reframes neurodivergence through acceptance, connection, and emotional attunement rather than fixing or pathologizing.

Sexuality & Embodiment

Come As You Are (Revised & Updated) — Emily Nagoski

A science-based, shame-free exploration of sexual wellbeing, addressing desire, arousal, and cultural myths with warmth and clarity.

Parenting, Culture & Modern Pressures

Good Inside — Becky Kennedy

Centers parenting around connection rather than control, helping caregivers understand behavior through emotional needs and nervous system regulation.

The Anxious Generation — Jonathan Haidt

Examines how cultural shifts—particularly technology and social media—are affecting mental health in children and adolescents.